The Burden of Obesity in North Carolina (Adults, Children, and Youth)

Obesity continues to be a serious health concern in North Carolina. In 2006, approximately 63% of adults in North Carolina were overweight or obese, and the state had the 5th highest rate of childhood obesity in the nation. Overweight and obesity are alarming because both conditions can increase the risk for health problems, including chronic diseases.

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Executive Summary (1 slide)

Defining Obesity (4 slides)

The State of the State (6 slides)

Obesity in Adults (14 slides)

Obesity in Children and Youth (13 slides)

Health Disparities (9 slides)

Consequences of Obesity (40 slides)

Preventable Causes of Death (7 slides)

Diabetes and Pre-diabetes (7 slides)

Heart Disease and Stroke (3 slides)

Kidney Disease (2 slides)

Cancer (2 slides)

Asthma (3 slides)

Disability (3 slides)

Arthritis (2 slides)

Mental Health (3 slides)

Oral Health (2 slides)

Reproductive Complications (5 slides)

Obesity Costs (11 slides)

Understanding the Causes of Obesity (50 slides)

Physical Inactivity (10 slides)

Unhealthy Eating (7 slides)

Meals Eaten Away from Home (8 slides)

Portion Sizes (7 slides)

Soft Drink Consumption (9 slides)

Screen Time (8 slides)

Appendices (29 slides)

Fast Facts (9 slides)

National Obesity Epidemic (5 slides)

North Carolina's Obesity Epidemic (4 slides)

Healthy People 2010 Objectives (10 slides)

National (5 slides)

North Carolina (5 slides)

Data Sources and Technical Notes (9 slides)